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I fell and landed on my elbow. i can move it, but cannot straighten it easily and there is pain when i move my wrist. no bruise or swelling but heat?

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Go to ER: Go to an ER and get an X-ray or see an orthopedic surgeon. You may have a fracture.

Answered 9/4/2014

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